2023 In Review – May: Popular eateries close; Harry Hartog arrives in Penrith

Two well-known eateries confirm their closure, the Panthers celebrate a special anniversary and Council axes a major project. All that and more in May 2023...

Nine years since Sydney Siege brought a city to a standstill

On the ninth anniversary of the Sydney Siege, we revisit extraordinary audio of our Managing Editor, Troy Dodds, covering the dramatic conclusion on Sydney's 2UE.

“Like toddlers arguing”: Long-promised East West Connector Road remains in limbo

Residents are becoming increasingly frustrated that a piece of critical infrastructure, which was promised years ago, remains undelivered.

Police circle in on alleged donut thief

Police have charged a Penrith woman following the alleged theft of a donut truck last month.

Penrith Beach locks in official opening date

Penrith Beach will open next Tuesday - when temperatures are set to soar to 42 degrees in the local area.

2023 In Review – April: Penrith falls silent, tragedy at Nepean Hospital

As we continue our look back on 2023, here's the stories that made headlines in April...

How TikTok’s unbreakable friendship started at Penrith South Public School

Sean Skeels and Marley Whatarau’s friendship has taken them on a rollercoaster ride which has made them known all over the world.

Panthers stars make surprise visit to Nepean Hospital

Christmas came early for sick kids at Nepean Hospital, with players from the premiership-winning Penrith Panthers paying them a visit this morning.

Penrith named one of state’s drink driving hotspots

Penrith has been named as one of the state’s drink driving hotspots, with 339 motorists caught over the limit this year.

Near and far, there’s lots to do over the holidays

The school holidays are almost here again, so it’s a good time to start planning how you’ll keep the family entertained.

Legendary baby doc John Pardey calls time on 34-year career

He's delivered more than 10,000 babies - but it's time for a new chapter for John Pardey.

Pink Up Penrith surpasses major fundraising milestone

This year’s Pink Up Penrith campaign has raised more than $100,000 to help fund McGrath Foundation nurses at Nepean Hospital.

2023 In Review – March: Ayres falls, trains plunged into chaos

We look back on the stories that were dominating the headlines in March 2023.

Accessibility issues raised ahead of beach’s opening

Penrith City Council has raised serious concerns about accessibility issues at Penrith Beach, which is due to open later this month.

Police search for missing 10-year-old girls

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate two missing girls who may be in Penrith.

Woman dies in workplace incident at Erskine Park

Police and SafeWork NSW are investigating the death of a woman at an Erskine Park bakery.

New in blue: Fresh recruits start work in Penrith

Five new officers have started work with Nepean Local Area Command after graduating earlier this month.

2023 In Review – February: Labor lays claim in Penrith, Panthers fall to St Helens

A World Club Challenge that ends in heartbreak, as the State Election campaign heats up. Here's what we were talking about in February.

Firefighters win battle against scrap metal yard blaze

Fire crews have returned control of a major fire scene in a scrap metal yard at St Marys back to its operators.

Man sentenced over historic indecent assault

A man already behind bars on other offences has been given a two year community corrections order after a judge found him guilty of an historic indecent assault.